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After a two-year hiatus, Fernando Alonso returns to Formula One this year with the newly relaunched Alpine F1 team. The Spaniard is regarded as one of the finest Formula One driver of his age, having become the sport’s youngest world champion in 2005.
Alonso successfully defended his driver’s title in 2006 and has won 32 Grand Prix since his F1 debut in 2001. In 2010 and 2012, when driving for Ferrari, he came very close to winning another title but lost to Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull both times.
Due to his ability to maximize the performance of the vehicle, Alonso has been one of the most well-respected drivers on the grid for more than two decades.
How much money does Alonso have?
Alonso’s net worth is projected to be $240 million as a result of his 18 seasons as a Formula One racer for Minardi, Renault, McLaren, and Ferrari. The Spaniard has started 311 Grands Prix and is the sport’s third most experienced driver.
If Alonso starts 13 races in 2021, he will pass Rubens Barrichello for second place on the list.
Alonso and the Indianapolis 500
When Alonso had to watch Lewis Hamilton win seven world championships, he opted to take advantage of other motorsport events. He came within a whisker of winning the Indianapolis 500 on his debut with Andretti Autosport in 2017, after qualifying for the ‘Fast Nine’ shootout.
Alonso led the race for 27 laps when his engine failed, forcing him to withdraw. However, Alonso failed to qualify for the 500-mile race in 2019, and he was unable to contend at the front of the pack on his third attempt in 2020.
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The Triple Crown and Alonso
After competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2018 and 2019, Alonso’s first significant action outside of F1 was the Indianapolis 500.
In 2018, he won the renowned Le Mans 24 Hours with Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima in the Toyota, and he defended his title 12 months later. However, The Le Mans 24 Hours is part of Alonso’s quest to complete motorsport’s Triple Crown.
Graham Hill is the only driver to have won the Triple Crown (Monaco Grand Prix, Le Mans 24 Hours, and Indy 500). Alonso has won in Monaco twice, in 2006 and 2007.
If he wins in Indianapolis, he will go down in history as one of the greatest racing drivers of all time.
How much money does Alonso make?
Fernando Alonso’s net worth will pay Alonso $20 million each year. This amount does not include any driver performance incentives or personal sponsors.
Fernando Alonso’s net worth earned up to $40 million in salary and sponsorships in prior seasons. Alonso is the founder and brand ambassador of his own fashion line, Kimoa, which supports him. On the F1 paddock, you can frequently spot the Spaniard sporting Kimoa apparel.
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